Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (Nursing Home)

Essen Health Care; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care is seeking a compassionate Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Hackensack, New Jersey. The role involves delivering comprehensive wound care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and performing bedside procedures. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Nursing, an active NP license, and experience in long-term care. This position contributes to patient care in both long-term and acute settings, aiming to educate and improve wound management. We value diversity and aim for inclusive care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a long‑term care or skilled nursing facility.
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Preferred experience in wound care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized wound care consults in nursing facilities.
• Evaluate and manage pressure ulcers and diabetic ulcers.
• Perform wound assessments and staging.
• Conduct bedside procedures such as debridement.

Skills

Wound care assessment

Patient education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Graduation from an accredited NP program

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Wound Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll deliver comprehensive wound care to patients, working closely with an interdisciplinary team in long‑term care and acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized wound care consults in nursing facilities.
• Evaluate and manage pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, surgical wounds, and vascular wounds.
• Perform wound assessments and staging.
• Conduct bedside procedures such as debridement and advanced wound treatments.
• Develop wound care treatment plans including dressings, offloading, and infection management.
• Collaborate with facility staff to prevent wound development and recurrence.
• Educate nursing staff and caregivers on wound prevention strategies.
• Document progress and treatment outcomes in EMRs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a long‑term care or skilled nursing facility (hospital or outpatient office experience also considered).
• Active and unrestricted NP license.
• DEA license required.
• CPR certification (BCLS/BLS).
• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP applicants).
• Graduation from an accredited NP program.
• Preferred experience in wound care (training available if not).
• Preferred familiarity with EMR systems (e.g., Sigma, Visual, PCC – training provided).
• Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.

Essen Health Care is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who desire to work with an ethnically diverse population.